Aircraft Performance Engineer

About the role

AirX, a growing international air chartering company with a diverse worldwide fleet, is looking for an Aircraft Performance Engineer to join its Operations Department in Malta, reporting directly to the Nominated Person Ground Operations. The role provides technical expertise on aircraft performance, weight and balance, performance monitoring, engine-out procedures, operations planning, fuel conservation and cost optimisation, and acts as the focal point for Airbus performance tools.

Key responsibilities

• Provide technical advice and assistance on all aircraft performance engineering topics.
• Contribute to the technical content, customisation, revision and production of performance documentation in manuals and support material.
• Ensure regulated take-off, en-route and landing performance is monitored and revised regularly, and keep the airport database up to date.
• Design, validate and implement engine-out procedures, and assess NOTAMs.
• Maintain and configure electronic performance tools such as Flysmart and PEP, and validate drift-down and depressurisation escape procedures.
• Research methods to reduce landing performance penalties and contribute to weight and balance, including in-service modifications and reweigh calculations.
• Analyse non-normal procedures and dispatch under MEL items affecting performance, and run operational reports and statistics.
• Validate flight plan and performance software data, manage the FMS navigation database, and act as focal point for aircraft performance monitoring, liaising with CAMO and NPGO.
• Support fleet and route evaluation, ACARS/datalink services, and review airfield obstacle charts.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (aeronautical/aerospace strongly preferred) or equivalent; ideally at least 2 years' experience in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of aircraft and engine performance, flight physics and mechanics, and aerodynamics.
• High English proficiency and excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision, on a flexible schedule with non-standard hours and on-call response.
• Willingness to attend training courses if required.

Required skills

• Experience in airline flight operations and support systems.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other job-related software.
• Knowledge of Airbus Dispatch, aircraft performance and performance engineer courses is an asset.

What we offer

• A competitive salary package.
• Training and professional development.
• A friendly, performance-focused environment.